Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program with a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state in which practicing.
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Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work with and supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel.
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Ability to Read, write and speak the English language.
You would work at Kenwood View Health & Rehab Center in Salina, Kansas, on a skilled nursing and long-term care unit. The LPN work covers resident care supervision, medications, admits and transfers, catheterization, tube feeding, suction, dressings, and specimens. You…
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you are responsible for staff assignment and provide overall supervision of resident care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program with a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state in which practicing.
Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work with and supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel.
Ability to Read, write and speak the English language.
General duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Complete all Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, discharge, transfer, etc. File in the resident’s chart and/or forward to the appropriate department.
Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Admit, transfer and discharge resident. Assist in arranging transportation and packing as necessary.
Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens, care of the dead/dying, etc., as established by the facility’s policies and procedures.
Supervision
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as directed by the RN Supervisor of the Director of Nurses.
Investigate complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
Give/receive nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
Check all residents daily to assure that prescribed treatment is being properly administered by nursing personnel/assistants and to evaluate their physical and emotional status.
Keep the RN Supervisor informed about the status of residents, staff and related matters.
Consumer service
Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.
Neighborhoods+East Salina is the primary growth corridor for newer single-family subdivisions like Wheatland Valley along East Crawford and Magnolia, offering modern builds on larger lots within the popular Meadowlark Elementary attendance zone. South Salina provides established residential pockets with the closest proximity to Salina Regional Health Center, making it a functional base for hospital staff. Central Salina offers older, historic homes appealing to those prioritizing walkability to downtown amenities, while West Salina near the Country Club features mature, character-rich neighborhoods.
East Salina is the primary growth corridor for newer single-family subdivisions like Wheatland Valley along East Crawford and Magnolia, offering modern builds on larger lots within the popular Meadowlark Elementary attendance zone. South Salina provides established residential pockets with the closest proximity to Salina Regional Health Center, making it a functional base for hospital staff.
Central Salina offers older, historic homes appealing to those prioritizing walkability to downtown amenities, while West Salina near the Country Club features mature, character-rich neighborhoods.
Getting around+Commutes across Salina are typically stress-free, with an average citywide drive time of around 14 minutes and most destinations reachable within 15 minutes. Travel to Salina Regional Health Center generally takes under 10 minutes from central and southern neighborhoods, while reaching the facility from newer subdivisions on the far east side takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Main surface arteries like Ninth Street, Crawford, and Magnolia connect easily to Interstate 135 and Interstate 70, and surface parking at healthcare facilities and commercial centers is straightforward.
Commutes across Salina are typically stress-free, with an average citywide drive time of around 14 minutes and most destinations reachable within 15 minutes. Travel to Salina Regional Health Center generally takes under 10 minutes from central and southern neighborhoods, while reaching the facility from newer subdivisions on the far east side takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
Main surface arteries like Ninth Street, Crawford, and Magnolia connect easily to Interstate 135 and Interstate 70, and surface parking at healthcare facilities and commercial centers is straightforward.
Outdoors+Local outdoor activities revolve around neighborhood green spaces and community nature preserves. Lakewood Discovery Center provides scenic walking and nature trails, while Oakdale Park offers shaded riverfront pathways along the Smoky Hill River and Bill Burk Park serves neighborhood recreational needs. Berkley Family Recreational Area hosts youth sports, Saline State Fishing Lake offers nearby angling, and the western outskirts feature expansive outdoor walking paths at Rolling Hills Zoo.
Local outdoor activities revolve around neighborhood green spaces and community nature preserves. Lakewood Discovery Center provides scenic walking and nature trails, while Oakdale Park offers shaded riverfront pathways along the Smoky Hill River and Bill Burk Park serves neighborhood recreational needs.
Berkley Family Recreational Area hosts youth sports, Saline State Fishing Lake offers nearby angling, and the western outskirts feature expansive outdoor walking paths at Rolling Hills Zoo.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Salina
Salina serves as central Kansas's regional healthcare hub, blending small-town simplicity with unexpected creative energy. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers an exceptionally manageable lifestyle where rush hour rarely exists and commutes to Salina Regional Health Center average under fifteen minutes. Clinicians can choose between character-rich central districts walkable to downtown, established neighborhoods in South Salina right next to clinical facilities, or expanding eastern subdivisions like Wheatland Valley near Meadowlark Elementary. Outside the hospital, Salina punches above its weight culturally: downtown sidewalks feature rotating public sculptures and vibrant murals from the BOOM! festival, while the historic Stiefel Theatre and Oakdale Park's annual Smoky Hill River Festival draw regional crowds. Daily living requires embracing clear midwestern tradeoffs, including relentless winds, severe spring weather, and a quiet nightlife that winds down early. However, for nurses seeking predictable commutes, friendly neighborhoods, and a stable, community-centered routine, Salina delivers practical balance.
